Delicious, Yes, But Golden Mushrooms Threaten Ecosystems
— Golden mushrooms have expanded their range beyond elm and ash trees, where they were initially documented in the Midwest and Northeast.
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New Hampshire forager finds giant chanterelles, black trumpets, and a lesson in where they grow
— A New Hampshire forager documented a harvest of giant chanterelles and black trumpets alongside berries.
Single Dose Psilocybin Led to Robust Antidepressant Response
— A clinical study found that a single dose of psilocybin produced significant antidepressant effects in participants with recurrent major depression.
Scientists decipher how a psychedelic substance is created, then engineer a plant to produce several at once
— Researchers have identified the biological pathway for producing a psychedelic compound and used that knowledge to engineer a plant capable of synthesizing multiple such substances simultaneously.
Bruce Spangenberg column: Slime molds, fairy ring are common lawn abnormalities
— Slime molds and fairy rings are fungal phenomena that appear on lawns but differ from typical lawn diseases.
Oregon hiker spots alien-looking red stalk that 'steals' from trees
— An Oregon hiker photographed an unusual red stalk during a hike in central Oregon and posted the image to Reddit seeking identification.
Is The Last Of Us Cordyceps Infection Possible In Real Life?
— HBO's "The Last of Us" depicts humanity battling a zombie-like threat caused by a mutated cordyceps fungus that spreads through bites and airborne spores.
Charles Darwin’s daughter had an unusual hobby: Hunting phallic mushrooms
Timing of fungicide applications is crucial
— Fungi cause the majority of crop diseases and yield losses globally.
Scientists uncover how fungi 'blind' immune system, offering new hope against superbugs
Minnesota turns to native fungi to kill emerald ash borer in marshes too remote to treat
This Folsom puppy ate a death cap mushroom. How quick thinking saved her life
— A golden retriever puppy in Folsom ingested a death cap mushroom and survived after treatment at UC Davis Veterinary Hospital.
Tiny ancient fungi could slash Aussie fertiliser bill
— Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which form networks through soil to aid plant growth, may help reduce fertilizer costs for Australian agriculture.
Bend into Balance: Willis Mitchell of the Loving Fungi
— Willis Mitchell has devoted his life's work to mushrooms, demonstrating considerable passion for the subject.
Hunting for a New Hallucinogen in the Lilliputian Psychedelic
The Unsung Wildlife of the Appalachian Mountains
Fertilizers carry a hidden cost for soil’s crucial microbes – using less as prices rise might pay off for farms in unexpected ways
Mycelium Resources in Architecture and Design
— Mycelium-based materials are being explored as potential building and design components, with researchers examining whether fungal structures could replace conventional materials in architecture.
Why This Psychedelics Stock Reversed Its Bearish Fortunes
— Compass Pathways reversed recent losses and closed higher following positive test results for its psychedelic treatment approach.
Weizmann Creates Plant Producing Psychedelics for New Therapies
— Researchers at the Weizmann Institute created a genetically modified plant that produces five psychedelic compounds.
10 Best Places to See Bioluminescence in the US (2026 Guide)
— The article identifies ten US locations where bioluminescence is visible after dark, including coastal areas, swamps, and forests.
Researchers took moss from the Californian desert – and found something very weird (and tiny) in it
— Researchers examining moss samples from California's desert discovered previously unknown microscopic organisms within the moss.
Psychedelic Nation? Psilocybin Treatments Offer New Hope for People Prozac Hasn’t Helped
— Psilocybin-assisted treatments are being explored as a potential option for people who haven't responded to conventional antidepressants like Prozac.
Panpsychism: The Boundary Problem We Face With Uncountable Minds
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What Is Sooty Mold? How to Get Rid of It and Save Your Plants
Native plants reshaped the Bellevue University campus. They're studied in an advanced lab
— Bellevue University has redesigned its campus with native plants and established an advanced laboratory where students study soil, fungi, and native vegetation.
Adaptogens: Do They Really Help With Stress?
— The article examines whether adaptogens effectively reduce stress.
This Unfathomably Huge Fungal Network Keeps Earth Cool and Green
— Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi form a vast underground network spanning 110 quadrillion kilometers, establishing symbiotic relationships with plants across ecosystems.
10 Essential Tips for Buying Magic Mushrooms for Sale
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Michigan brothers’ summer business woes inspire proposed law, and 4 other major stories
— Three Michigan brothers who operated a lemonade stand at a local farmers market have inspired proposed legislation to exempt children's businesses from certain regulatory requirements.
Growing truffle boom sees Northlanders join $2500/kg trade
— Truffle cultivation is expanding in New Zealand's Northland region, with the fungi commanding prices up to $2,500 per kilogram.
Oregon merges psychedelic mushroom, medical marijuana regulators, proposes fee hike
— Oregon's Health Authority is consolidating its oversight of psychedelic mushroom and medical marijuana programs.
Immune Modulation From Five Major Mushrooms: Application to Integrative Oncology
— A review examines the immunological properties of five mushroom species—Agaricus blazei, Cordyceps sinensis, Grifola frondosa, and Ganoderma lucidum—in relation to cancer treatment.
How Britain became Zombieland
— A fungus called Cordyceps unilateralis, known as the "zombie ant fungus," manipulates ant behavior by infecting their bodies.
Rain making Microbes
— Researchers have found that microbes—particularly bacteria and fungi—are effective at pulling moisture from the atmosphere to trigger rain formation.
These Mushrooms Look The Same, But One Is A Delicacy And One Is Poisonous
— The article discusses mushrooms that appear similar but differ significantly in edibility and safety, with some varieties prized as delicacies while others are poisonous.
Candid B Cream for Common Fungal Skin Conditions
— Candid B Cream is a topical treatment containing Beclomethasone Dipropionate designed to address common fungal skin conditions.
Why World Cup Players Are Wearing What Looks Like a Sports Bra
— The snug vests are part of soccer’s growing data machine.
This Award-Winning Photographer Captures The Beauty Of Nature Through Extraordinary Close-Up Portraits (35 Pics)
— Austrian photographer Ory Schneor specializes in close-up nature photography, focusing on detailed portraits of natural subjects.